Nina Simone, born Eunice Kathleen Waymon on Feb. 21, 1933, was an American pianist, singer and songwriter. A prodigy on the piano, Simone began playing by ear at age three. She played at her mother’s...

Jean-Michel Basquiat was an American artist born in Brooklyn, New York, Dec. 22, 1960. He rose to success throughout the 1980s during the neo-Expressionism movement, though he had a relatively short career,...

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa —  As a Black South African using ceramics as a medium to express himself and create art, S’bonelo Tau Luthuli stands out.  The primary use of ceramics...

With the start of Black History Month, it is only right that we tip our hats to the Black artists who have transcended the music industry. This playlist will have you highlighting and commemorating Black...